Galway Weather Forecast
Galway weather: 56°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Galway is a city in County Galway. Galway is known for traditional music and the Wild Atlantic Way. It has a population of about 85.000.
Right now it is 56°F (14°C) in Galway with overcast. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 53°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Galway is May, June, July and September. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 66°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 115 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 60°F is 2.7°F above the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Galway today at 8.9/10. Gusts to 31 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Galway right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:39 AM, Oct 2 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Galway
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 53° | 100% · 0,6 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 50° | 2% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 58° | 57% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 63° / 52° | 58% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 45° | 63% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 49° | 23% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌧️ Rain | 58° / 46° | 32% · 0,7 in | 21 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌧️ Rain | 59° / 52° | 37% · 0,3 in | 23 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 49° | 28% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 47° | 31% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 45° | 33% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 55° | 33% · 0,3 in | 18 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 51° | — · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 57° | — · 0,0 in | 23 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
Climate in Galway month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 37° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 41° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 41° | 4,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 44° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 49° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 63° | 53° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 66° | 56° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 66° | 56° | 5,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 52° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 57° | 49° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 52° | 44° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 42° | 6,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Galway
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Galway
Go in May, June, July and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Galway?
Galway is a city in County Galway. Its coordinates are 53.2707, -9.0568. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Galway right now?
It is currently 56°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Galway?
May, June, July and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Galway, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Galway in?
Galway observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 6:39 AM.
How many people live in Galway?
Galway has a population of approximately 85.000.
What is the nearest airport to Galway?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 115 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Galway?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 2, 2026 at 6:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
